Everything You Need to Know About CMA Fest 2019

CMA Fest is a four-day musical event that's happened every year in Nashville, Tenn., since 1972. Country music's hottest stars, the genre's legends and up-and-coming acts play across multiple stages and multiple days in downtown Music City.

Want the scoop on CMA Fest 2019? From artist lineups to after-parties and charity events, we've got the info right here. Read on for all the details.

When and Where Is CMA Fest 2019?

CMA Fest 2019 will take place in Nashville on June 6-9. In addition to the festival's big, nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium, the event will feature performances on the Riverfront Stage, the Forever Country Stage and more. The event also includes Fan Fair X, which encompasses artist Q&As, autograph signings and additional events.

At Fan Fair X, Trisha Yearwood, Old Dominion and more artists will be part of the activities on the Close Up Stage. Intended to provide a more intimate setting for music and stories, the stage will feature performances, panels and interviews, including a discussion of Ken Burns' new Country Music miniseries with director Dayton Duncan, Marty Stuart and Kathy Mattea, along with "Jesus Calling," a conversation with Randy and Mary Travis. Fan Fair X also includes performances on the Radio Disney Country Stage and the Spotlight Stage.

What Other Events Are Happening During CMA Fest 2019?

In addition to all of the CMA-sanctioned events during CMA Fest 2019, numerous artists host fan club parties and other festivities that are not included with CMA Fest admission. On Monday night (June 3), Darius Rucker will once again host his Darius & Friends benefit concert. The charity event benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

On Tuesday (June 4), Keith Urban will headline the 15th annual Stars for Second Harvest benefit concert. The show -- which raises funds for the food bank that serves Middle Tennessee -- will also feature performances from Hardy, viral star Mason Ramsey and Madison Kozak, along with songwriter Lee Miller. Tickets for the show, which is hosted by songwriter and Big Loud Records founder Craig Wiseman, are on sale now via Ticketmaster or the Ryman Box Office.

Marty Stuart's annual Late Night Jam will also be part of 2019's week of CMA Fest activities in Nashville. Stuart and a hand-selected crew of guests will head to the Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday (June 5) at 9PM CT; this year's lineup includes Steve Miller, Sheryl Crow, Dierks Bentley and Tyler Childers.

Miranda Lambert, meanwhile, will lead another Mutt March at CMA Fest 2019. Part of her animal-focused charity MuttNation's 10th anniversary celebration, the event will find the country superstar, fans and their pups parading through Nashville, from Nissan Stadium to the Music City Walk of Fame Park on Thursday (June 6) at 8:30AM. During CMA Fest, MuttNation will also host an adoption drive as part of Fan Fair X.

Thomas Rhett will celebrate the release of his new album Center Point Road with a performance during CMA Fest 2019. Rhett will take the stage at Bridgestone Arena on June 8, one week after the album hits shelves on May 31, for a "stripped-down, in-the-round" performance, complete with insight into each song from the artist. Tickets are $25 and are available via ThomasRhett.com.

The Grand Ole Opry's CMA Fest 2019 festivities include special shows scheduled for June 4-8. Chris Janson, Carrie Underwood and Travis Tritt will all perform at the Opry throughout the week of CMA Fest 2019; a free Opry Plaza Party will begin the festivities on Tuesday afternoon (June 4). Fans can score tickets and find out more about the Grand Ole Opry's CMA Fest 2019 week events at Opry.com.

Also during CMA Fest 2019, Blake Shelton's Ole Red restaurant and bar will host more than 50 performances from some of country music's biggest artists. Shelton's Lower Broadway establishment will be home to the Spotify House, which will host daily performances from artists including Lil Nas X, Cody Johnson, Carly Pearce, Cassadee Pope, Brantley Gilbert, Midland and many more. The Spotify House at Ole Red will be open June 6-9, with daytime performances running 11:30AM-7PM and late-night jam sessions scheduled 7:30PM-2AM. Fans can check out the full lineup of artists on Ole Red's website.

How Can I Attend CMA Fest 2019?

CMA Fest's outdoor daytime stages are free and open to the public, but Fan Fair X, the Ascend Amphitheater shows and the Nissan Stadium shows do require tickets. Tickets for CMA Fest 2019 are available now via the festival's website, at various price points.

Fan club and charity-focused events during CMA Fest have their own ticketing requirements.